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3D Artist Keith Blum Contributes to SELMA
Support and Education for Local Music and Arts Coachella Valley chapter 1, provides you with a revolutionary way to access education in music and...
ARCTIC MONKEYS “A.M.” (Domino Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
When Arctic Monkeys burst on the scene in 2006, it was a blast of raw Punk power. At the beginning of...
Cassie: From Fear to Love
By Janet McAfee
The vast majority of dogs adopted and rescued from shelters are happy, well adjusted, tail wagging canines, instinctively looking forward with optimism....
Ramey Wine Dinner at Escena Grill
By Rick Riozza
Just when you thought you’ve experienced all of the best a restaurant can provide for a wine pairing dinner, an entirely new...
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
By Raymond Bill
Each week, I make an effort to visit a different restaurant here in our valley and mostly, I seek unique, privately owned...
AGED ACTORS IN ACTION
By Robin E. Simmons
ESCAPE PLAN
If you miss old-school, 80’s style action dramas with iconic leads, look no further than ESCAPE PLAN. There’s no deep...
Ghosts
By Heidi Simmons
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The Shining
By Stephen King
Fiction
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Done well, a draped white sheet covering your head and limbs can be a simple, mysterious and...
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Howl-O-Ween at The #LivingDesert
47900 Portola Ave - Palm Desert
Oct. 26 & 27 - 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Oct. 31 (members only night) 6 –...
Red Ribbon Week in the Coachella Valley
By Curtis Hendricks
Our local schools will be filled with the color red this week and next in support of national Red Ribbon Week. The...
Indian Wells Golf Resort to Add New Pavilion for Large Parties
Indian Wells has a reputation as a true world-class destination for it’ rich history and natural beauty to be enjoyed by travelers, locals and...
Beer Economics
By Haddon Libby
I don’t know about you but the whole government shutdown, debt limit manufactured crisis was like white noise to me. I didn’t...
Why You Want this Weaker US Dollar
By John Paul Valdez
This is another counter intuitive lesson and favorite of “It’s Your Nickel.” In addition to ourselves, and the nickel we hold...
Questions From Readers
Thank you all for your emails with legal questions. Here are a few of my favorites:
Q: I was in an accident while walking across...
1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
By Bruce Cathcart
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue (Federal Tax) Code allows for the taxes to be deferred on an exchange of like-kind properties....
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Join Us In the...
You may be noticing firefighters across the Country wearing Pink lately. No, the uniforms haven’t changed says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna, National Breast Cancer...
BF4/AC5BF Midnight Launch
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
If the release of Battlefield 4 OR the release of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag wasn’t exciting enough on...
Bite – Embrace the Dark
Halloween is fast approaching. Would you like to do something unique, fun and memorable? Something that captures the spirit of Halloween but exudes sophistication...
DESERT SANDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES “HIKE 4 EDUCATION”
Fundraiser Proceeds Will Support Technology in the Classroom
The nonprofit Desert Sands Educational Foundation (DSEF) was established in 2011 to close the ever-widening gap between...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of October 24
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "I’m greedy," says painter David Hockney, "but I’m not greedy for money --...
What the Kale?
By Bronwyn Ison
Frequently I write about certain foods that will make your body smile. Happy belly, happy mind, happy you. Growing up you may...
A Plan to Trump Fear
by Sunny Simon
The other day at a family outing I observed Alina, my fearless four year old niece who thinks all things are possible....
Ringworm, Pink Eye, and Physical Exams
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Dear Dr. K, my son has a rash on his arm and was told by the school nurse that it was...
“Prost” to Oktoberfest Palm Springs!
By Denise Ortuno Neil
It’s time to strap on your Lederhosen, dust off that Stein and brush up on a little Umpapa music. For the...
SELMA GROWS at College Of The Desert
Support and Education for Local Music and Arts Coachella Valley, chapter 1, is proud to introduce SelmaGrows COD (College of the Desert), chapter 2....
Modern English, Lung and Pictures From Eden
@ The Hood Bar, Palm Desert, Friday Night, October 18th
By Lisa Morgan
What do you get when you put the son of a Greek goose...
Dancing, Dancing, Dancing!
By Heidi Simmons
Want a great way to meet new people, get into shape and learn a skill that is envied and admired? How about...
Q&A WITH “ESCAPE PLAN” PRODUCER MARK CANTON
By Robin Simmons
Robin Simmons: Do you remember the first movie you saw in a theater?
Mark Canton: Yes. (Laughs. Long pause)
Robin: Well? What was it?
Mark:...
Here Comes the Sun
By Heidi Simmons
For many, the joy of year-round sunshine is why we live here in the Coachella Valley. And for that very reason, the...
Uncovering What Lies Beneath Palm Springs
By Denise Ortuno Neil
While the busy streets of downtown Palm Springs pitter patter with the sounds of sun seeking tourists, something lies beneath. Is...
What’s In A Name?
By Julie Buehler
Because the government shut down and nobody asked, I’ll volunteer my best advice to solve the problems in DC.
The Washington Redskins don’t...
Don’t Get Ccomfy NFL Fan, Predict The Unpredictable…
By Flint Wheeler
Generally, I’m not a big surprise guy. I don’t really see the point in it. I don’t particularly like surprise parties. Simply...
NEKO CASE “The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The...
By Eleni P. Austin
Neko Case has been making music for a living since 1997. Born in Virginia in 1970 to teenage parents, Case was...
Gloria Irwin, Owner of Affordable Liquidations by JJ Valentine, Helps Musicians...
By Lola Rossi-Meza
Former entertainer from the 1970s knows how valuable her help is to the many entertainers over the years. Cousin to the legendary...
Keep Benji Inside!
By Janet McAfee
Two weeks ago this column focused on the safety and health reasons for keeping a domestic cat indoors. There are also compelling...
DIAL M for MONDAVI at the MONTAGE
By Rick Riozza
Laguna Beach Ca. I know many of you readers commiserate and empathize with my arduous work day of wine tasting and food...
Copley’s On Palm Canyon
By Raymond Bill
For most of last season, I heard much buzz about a newer restaurant with great food and ambiance that has been increasing...
ORDEAL AT SEA
By Robin E. Simmons
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Director Paul Greengrass likes to create documentary-like dramas based on real, newsworthy situations. His FLIGHT 93 was memorable for the...
Witches
By Heidi Simmons
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The Witching Hour
By Anne Rice
Fiction
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A black silhouette of a hunched woman flying on a broom while hideously cackling, hair aloft,...
The Successful
By Haddon Libby
Have you ever wondered how your routines compare with people who are among the most successful in their careers and lives?
Laura Vanderkam,...
Are We In Danger Of A Default?
By John Paul Valdez
No. Absolutely not! There is no possibility of a default. It cannot happen. Essentially, you would be adding risk to a...
New Hope at Hope Academy Charter
By Curtis Hendricks
With more than one month of the school year behind us, it is time to assess your child’s position in his or...
The Government Shutdown
By Bruce Cathcart
As I write this article “we the people” are still suffering at the inability of “they the politicians” to come to any...
Drop, Cover And Hold On!
The 2013 Great California Shake-Out Earthquake drill is Thursday, October 17, 2013, at 10:17 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to practice "Drop, Cover and Hold...
Theros: War Of The Gods
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
It’s been two weeks since the release of Theros in Magic: The Gathering. Long enough to play the new...
Food Truck Facts
The legalization of food trucks in Riverside County, the only County in California with a ban on daily operations, is currently being considered by...
Easy Ways To Eat Healthy
By Jill Coleman RN
Here are some tips and tricks to help you incorporate better eating habits.
Nothing replaces the benefits of whole, unprocessed organic food...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of October 17
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is an indelicate oracle. If you're offended by the mention of bodily...
THE BEAUTY OF HUMILITY
By Bronwyn Ison
In your lifetime you either have or have yet to experience humility. Being on top of the world at one time or...
Potatoes Don’t Really Grow Behind Your Ears
by Sunny Simon
The other day my seven-year old niece Aisalynn was getting ready for bed. She finished her bath when her father inquired if...
Should You Get A Consultation?
By Dr Maria Lombardo
We often hear patients talk about how they have been wanting to do a cosmetic consultation for a very long time...
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